Dedication...
This Army Wives Pet Peeves Lens (page) is dedicted to all the military service wives who make sacrifices that others wouldn't dare dream of let alone execute. What courageous hearts!
Also dedicated to my brother who serves in the military and is currently undergoing SF training. Best of luck to him. Through him I have come to learn a new respect for military workers and their family. God's blessings to you all.
UPDATE: My brother has since then completed his SF training almost to the very last but was unsuccessful because of slow running. For now he is happy being an army police cop. :)
Also dedicated to my brother who serves in the military and is currently undergoing SF training. Best of luck to him. Through him I have come to learn a new respect for military workers and their family. God's blessings to you all.
UPDATE: My brother has since then completed his SF training almost to the very last but was unsuccessful because of slow running. For now he is happy being an army police cop. :)
Pet Peeves - What Are They?
Here's a quick definition of the meaning of pet peeve..
A pet peeve is an annoyance. Something that irritates the life out of you that you feel you could scream or vent or maybe worse. Typically it's a complaint of a specific action or behavior such as 'forgetting to hang up a wet bath towel after using', can be classified as a pet peeve. Pet peeves also called "pet hates" may seem irrational or idiosyncratic to the offender and outside observers. Pet peeves are called 'pet hates' because of the intended meaning behind it: "I just hate it when.."Putting two and two together
The definition of the word pet implicates something close to us, something beloved. The word peeve can be defined as annoyance or to irritate. Hence making a pet peeve something distinguishable to each individual and personal. Pet peeves are what make up part of our characteristics. And whilst we all differ in our pet peeves we are similar in the sense that we all have pet peeves.
Army Wives Got Pet Peeves Too
Pet peeves can make a big difference in someone's life especially when that someone happens to be a military wife.
Military wives struggle with what might appear to be innocent actions and well intended comments from friends and family members, but to them the same repeated annoyances can serve as fermenting grounds for pet peeves.For the military wife trying to rationalize with her pet peeve which of course is hard for any one to do may require unreasonable levels of effort and can add to the stress level she is already experiencing in her life especially if she is not adept at addressing these issues or handling stress.
Here's A List of Army Wives Pet Peeves - Things Not to Say To Army Wives
These Are Some Things - we call them pet peeves - That Really Piss Some Army Wives Off. Do You Know Of Any More? Please Add It Here And Don't Forget To Vote
At the end of it all it really depends on the closeness of your relationship with an army wife, her personality and conditioning. Army wives endure great sacrifices so why not make some sacrifices for her in return?
I know how you must feel.
Do you really? Can you possibly know how it feels more...2 points
How can he do that to his children?
The only message I'm hearing is that my husband do more...2 points
Aren't you afraid he'll be killed?
Afraid is an understatement. Horrified is more lik more...2 points
Well, you DID sign up for this. (Or "You knew what you were getting into.")
Thanks, that helps the months just fly by!1 point
Help! My husband will be on a business trip all week. I don't know how I'll do it all.
We realize that Army Families aren't the only ones more...1 point
Wish I could send my husband away for six months
This statement is like a bombshell to an army wife more...0 points
At least he's not in Iraq
How ever unintentional this may be, hearing it doe more...0 points
When is he coming home?
Get a clue. Army wives are sick and tired of heari more...0 points
It's for the best that he's going over there
This one is pure annoyance. Are you sentencing an more...0 points
I look forward to my husband leaving for a while
Yeah but is your husband going to be footing in a more...0 points
Oh 6 months isn't that bad
Oh please! It could be one month and I would still more...0 points
I don't know how you do it. I would never want or allow my husband to do that.
Army wives don't have a choice but to let their hu more...0 points
It must be nice he's home
Isn't it obvious. Don't really know what you're tr more...0 points
It's A Part Of Life
Repeating a fact to an Army wife is not very appea more...0 points
That leaves you with a lot of time to fool around
What are we? Whores? There is no one that can repl more...0 points
I am so fortunate my husband is not in the military or else he might be dead by now
What you do not know is that soldier or not we all more...0 points
Well you knew that he could end up dead!
And!!! Is that reason to be cold and glad that he more...0 points
But he'll be home for the birth of your baby right?
Only a handful of military soldiers get to visit h more...0 points
You must be delighted to know your husband is coming home
Isn't the answer obvious???? Look we know you are more...0 points
I have an idea with what you are going through, I watch the show Army Wives.
The TV show Army Wives is not a reality show; it i more...0 points
At least your husband is still alive. He has only lost a leg
Loosing a leg is a lot. I get that you are trying more...0 points
An easy way to let others know how you feel - Spread The Word
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If you're a little more reserved then this smaller print will suit you better. But I think I should warn you it might attract attention since others may have to come closer to read. The headline is pretty outstanding
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What You Could Say Or Do Instead
Got Any Sugestions For What You Could Do And Say To Army Wives Instead Of Saying And Doing Things That Piss Them Off? Add Your Tips Here. And Don't Forget To Vote
Usually we hear the familiar phrase being offered in times of crisis: "if there is anything I can do please don't hesitate to let me know". Oh we sincerely mean it. We would do anything to help. But how often does the wife of a military soldier call and say: "I've thought of something you could do to help me"? That's what I thought - not very often. By now if you're reading this I presume you've read the above list of : things not to say to army wives. Army wives have stated their preferences loud and clear. So here are a list of things Army wives prefer you do or take the initiative at, that won't arouse their pet peeves.
Show Your Gratitude. Thank your "army wife".
By saying a simple thank you for your service and more...3 points
Remember Holidays and Weekends
It's a difficult time for army wives - holidays an more...2 points
Take the initiative
Offer to run errands, be specific in what you are more...1 point
Keep in her prayer.
The power of prayer can have a very positive and p more...0 points
Comfort military spouse from a distance
Sometimes what an army wife need is silence.0 points
Be honest and sincere.
This is all that an army wife may really need. But more...0 points
Give her something to laugh at...
Try search terms like pet peeve plush as seen below or funny valentine etc.
Here's what I can do for army wives. Send me a pic of you and your husband. We'll feature it here in our photo gallery for one m
Contact me through my feed back guestbook at the bottom of this page and include a brief description (optional) along with the link to where the photo is located. We'll contact you as soon as it is up.
“Sure everyone's got pet peeves. That's not the question. The question is "whose are u watching?”
Training Your Pet Peeves
Managing your pet peeve is a skill that can be learned like any other.
"Locate the target and aim"
#1 Recognize Your Pet PeeveAcknowledging your pet peeves rather than denying it will help you better anticipate when it's about to happen. This could lead to less stress in your life and better help you deal with the situation by finding a solution. e.g. you know you have a particular friend x who each time she sees you always ask you a repeated question. You could try beating her to it with an answer pronto before she asks. Sometimes they get the point without you actually telling them that you are too used to hearing the same question.
"Mind your own business recruit"
Because each pet peeve is personal, any minor annoyances you encounter can run deep. But it doesn't have to. You own your pet peeve. You can control how you react to situations and let them deal with their own problem - because that's theirs. Try to identify why you feel the way you do. It may be excess emotional baggage that you need to get rid of. Be honest with yourself and be willing to step out of your comfort zone.
"You can't go into combat thinking loses. To be a winner you've got to think positive"
#3 Replace A Negative With A PositiveYou can turn that negative peeve thought into one that's positive. Like when you've got to clean up after your pet husband because he's too lazy or tired to cover his food in the microwave when reheating it. Remembering your love for him, and how much he couldn't wait to enjoy your food and also remembering the few precious moments you have with him will help some. Consider this: if you keep focusing on the negatives how are you ever going to appreciate the positive?
"Insubordinate won't do here. Salute at all times"
#4 Speak Don't VentNo matter what your situation, feelings or circumstances is at the moment you always have a choice. You can either choose to act out of love or non love for your friend. If you suspect your pet peeve is getting a little too quirky for your stability why not try discussing the issue with your friend? Be sure to wait for a moment when the situation is not occurring and then discuss the issue. But don't vent, it'll only accomplish more stress and frustration in the process and do nothing to resolve the situation. What's worse it fuels any negative feelings you may already be having and can magnify the feelings of your pet peeve. Remember God answers all our questions in one way - with love and this requires a lot of patience. But you can too.
"You're not on duty so fool around"
#5 Laugh At YourselfTry brushing off your pet peeve with a little humor. See it from a different perspective. Try replacing all of the expecting like"your friend should know better than to say that" with accepting and see what changes it brings. You'll be letting go of old insecurities. You won't see your friend as a threat or someone who is trying to disadvantage you, better yet you'll be finding a healthy release for your pet peeve through humor by clinging less to your perception (which is what your pet peeve really is).
"Soldiers love people. They do have a heart"
#6 Be A People LoverRemember a pet peeve is something at most times innocently done by the offender. The good thing is you don't have to live with these same questions from the same individual everyday. But when faced with the challenge focus on where its coming from rather than the tone and what is being said. Managing your pet peeve is a skill that can be learn't like any other skill. Use these experiences to be a better giver of love.
"Soldiers are nobody and nobody is perfect"
#7 Remember Nobody is PerfectYes I know you'll probably want to eat my head off for this one. But it doesn't change the fact that it's true. Sometimes its best knowing what to overlook and what not to under look. Try seeing each repeated peeve offense as a first pet offense. That way you won't carry the "yesterday" into the "today" and the today into the "tomorrow" just be wherever you are in the moment. And be patient. People do have reasons behind their actions just like you have reasons for your pet peeves.
Maybe Homer Can Help?
How To Answer Tactless Questions
Got Any Tips For Army Wives On How To Respond or Reply To Tactless Questions? Feel Free To Add It Here. And don't forget to vote. You may include in your answer how responding to this question in a particular way may help.
Being tactful is a learned skill that not everyone has learned to develop. Some people, especially the ones close to us cannot resist making unfortunate comments to others and military wives are no exception. The best advice is to let the remark slip by or give a show of expression such as a raised eyebrow or a slight frown. If you feel like you must answer consider the following list below:
'Gee. I don't know how you hold up'
Not very well since you keep reminding me1 point
Why did you let him go?
I am proud to have my husband serve for my country more...1 point
Doesn't he realize how difficult it is on you when he's away
I have never met anyone who didn't think it was di more...1 point
Why don't you go meet him
I'm sure a lot of wives would love to go meet thei more...1 point
And how is my lonely army wife today?
I am not your wife and certainly not lonely as you0 points
'It is better he's in Afghanistan and not in Iraq'
The media loves to highlight Iran which causes the more...0 points
Seems to me like your husband puts the military before you and his family
My husband loves what he does and is honored to pr more...0 points
You let him do this?
Well yeah. If he doesn't have an issue with it why more...0 points
Help Others!!! Tell Us How You Handle Your Pet Peeves?
Our readers as well as the creator of this lens would love to know how you handle pet peeves. Share a story or just give a thumbs up then continue scrolliing..till you meet the duel where you can send a shout out to someone in the military..
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PaulOnBooks
Aug 29, 2011 @ 7:31 am | delete
- I suspect a t-shirt with "army wives are trained to slap idiots" is called for!
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Feb 24, 2011 @ 5:04 pm | delete
- nice lens!
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Adrecor
Dec 8, 2010 @ 2:27 pm | delete
- No matter what the topic, there are always pet peeves. It's impossible to avoid them completely, but I feel that while army wives will get annoyed with these comments, they should realize that no one is deliberately trying to get on their nerves. If you have to make others walk on eggshells around you, you are not making it any easier on them to reach out.
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MrsBigD
Jun 13, 2011 @ 9:55 am | delete
- But you have to understand - people need to have a little more courtesy for military wives. We have alot of crap to deal with! and not to mention stress! when he/she deploys - our 2 person household turns into 1 - so everything gets put on our shoulders! and even after all the stress - we still have to stay positve for when he calls just to make sure he doesnt worry about anything so bcuz he still has a job to do while over there! we have to make sure thats one less thing for them to think about. people just need to watch their mouth before they open it. and if they dont have a brain filter - they should just walk away.
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poddys
Nov 13, 2010 @ 2:33 am | delete
- Very nice lens and in a good cause. Some people can be so insensitive can't they, even without meaning to. Lensrolled to My Pet Peeves lens.
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spunkyduckling
Nov 13, 2010 @ 7:19 am | delete
- Thank you for the lensroll. i have found a place for your lens. My army wives pet peeve quiz lens. Thanks for stopping by.
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lizziebeth
Nov 4, 2010 @ 8:48 pm | delete
- I like the tactless question section. What a great idea to post those. Thanks for sharing these pet peeves.
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spunkyduckling
Nov 6, 2010 @ 8:15 am | delete
- You are so very welcome :)
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Margo_Arrowsmith
Nov 4, 2010 @ 5:45 pm | delete
- This is truly a profound and important lens! This should be Lens of the Day! I think I will nominate it.
I have also lensrolled it to Michelle Obama: First Tour of Duty, since she has made military families a priority!
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spunkyduckling
Nov 6, 2010 @ 8:14 am | delete
- Oh thank you for the lensroll and the nomination. I'm having a wonderful day.,,yay!!
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kt_glasses Oct 21, 2010 @ 3:51 am | delete
- What a wonderful lens! I love it so much!
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spunkyduckling
Oct 21, 2010 @ 7:26 am | delete
- Yay!! Thanks you! Now I am going to do a happy little dance.
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Laddoo
Oct 11, 2010 @ 4:16 am | delete
- spunky....this is wonderful lens. Blessed by a Squidangel and featured on my Spreading the Angel Dust lens.
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spunkyduckling
Oct 11, 2010 @ 7:32 am | delete
- Well I never knew! Congrats on being an angel and thank you for the amazing angel blessing!
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DanSuciu
Aug 21, 2010 @ 5:15 am | delete
- This is a great site, I can imagine how army wives must feel, but I couldn't help at laughing when I saw those T-shirts, they're fun. Humour is a great way to get past hardship.
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spunkyduckling
Aug 21, 2010 @ 2:16 pm | delete
- Thank you for the kind comments and for visiting. Laughter is the best medicine :) Glad to know i gave you a dose! Cheers
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Hatti Lee
Aug 4, 2010 @ 5:40 pm | delete
- Hmm... So, as a person who doesn't know anyone or have a loved one in the military... Looking at these pet peeves... It looks to me like a lot of these are innocent comments that others are making in the hopes of starting a conversation and show their concern. I could very easily make a comment like this. I think military wives need to realize that we're concerned, and no, we have no clue what it's like. Is the best solution to simply not mention it? Say nothing? You'd be offended then too. So while I know you're frustrated and want your loved one home already, don't take others' wishful comments as pet peeves. We're not trying to be offensive. We're trying to show we care.
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spunkyduckling
Aug 5, 2010 @ 5:16 am | delete
- Aha! Thank you for stopping by Haitti Lee!
Military wives do understand that others are making innocent comments and I think they try hard not to be upset by certain statements but what if they were to hear it over and over especially from someone who make it more than once, or someone who they don't expect to make a statement like that? The thing with pet peeves is that there is no rational explanation for the way wives feel it's just annoying to them. But I am sure there are military wives out there who probably won't mind comments like these! Some wives can brush it off easily but for others their feelings tend to dominate their lives.
It's also so true that if they say nothing at all that they could be offended but there are always alternatives that can work rather than say nothing.
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts :)
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Becca
May 15, 2010 @ 3:35 am | delete
- Thank you so much for this. I laughed and cried. Several years ago one of my husbands army buddies was killed by an IED while they were in Iraq together. Naturally I was devestated, but when I told my best friend about it, her response was "Well, he knew what he was getting himself into." I've picked up quite a few army wife pet peeves since then, but that was definitely the worst. I couldn't talk to her again for a long time.
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spunkyduckling
Aug 5, 2010 @ 5:35 am | delete
- Hi Becca,
Glad to know your friendship is repaired. There are many reasons your friend might have made a statement like that, of course that don't change the fact that it was said and that her reasons for saying it has made you feel any less hurt or annoyed. If I were you in this situation I would have probably done the same. I was told once that "negativity will always be met with negativity" and I believe this is so true. Had your friend chosen a positive statement instead this would have been a far better outcome. My heart goes out to all the military family out there..
God's blessings to you and your husband and his friend's family!
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Faithkid
Apr 23, 2010 @ 9:14 pm | delete
- How about people not sending fowards to family members of military personel, with pitcures of military caskets in them, we all know it can happen, but give us a break and don't remind us.
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Becca
May 15, 2010 @ 3:42 am | delete
- Yes, good one! And they could also lay off on forwarding messages that tell you a loved one might be harmed if you don't send this to 'x' amount of people, while your spouse is deployed.
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spunkyduckling
Aug 5, 2010 @ 5:39 am | delete
- Very thoughtful one! Thank you for sharing! Becca!
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spunkyduckling
Aug 5, 2010 @ 5:41 am | delete
- That's a pretty good idea! Thank you for sharing this Faithkid :)
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Sylvestermouse
Jan 9, 2010 @ 8:25 pm | delete
- This is totally awesome!!! Not only am I lensrolling this wonderful lens to my Memorial Day ~ In Loving Memory lens and featuring it as the first NEWS entry on my Squid Angel Mouse Tracks lens, I am Blessing this lens! I hope you don't mind. I must be honest. I actually laughed at some of the answers to tactless questions and I absolutely couldn't agree with you more! Wish I had thought of some of them 20 years ago:)
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spunkyduckling
Jan 9, 2010 @ 9:31 pm | delete
- OMG thank you for the blessings and for lensrolling it. I will reciprocate the favor. Greatly appreciate it. Hmm..let me see if I have this clear - You were once married to someone in the military or worked as a military worker? Cool. And of course I don't mind at all that you had some fun as I meant for this lens to have some humor so glad to know you could squeeze a few giggles. :) I am feeling spunkified! if that's the right term..
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Jan 9, 2010 @ 12:15 pm | delete
- What a brilliantly put together lens Nicole! Army Wives will certainly nod in agreement with a lot of points you've raised. *Blessed by an Angel*
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spunkyduckling
Jan 9, 2010 @ 12:30 pm | delete
- Whoopee! You've made my day! Being an angel is a lot of work I'm sure but thank you so very much for your visit and for investing a huge part of your time in reading this lens and blessing it.
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prosperity66
Jan 8, 2010 @ 3:02 am | delete
- I loved this lens the first time I came, I asked our fellow Angels to bless this fantastic page. I still love it and now that I'm an Angel too, I going to say...
Blessed by a SquidAngel!
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spunkyduckling
Jan 8, 2010 @ 8:53 am | delete
- Oh my gosh dom,
What a surprise! didn't know you were an angel now. Congratulations. I know you'll make one of the very best of angels. :) And tremendous thanks for the blessings. I've neglected my lens lately..you know the holidays etc..but I am going to give it some extra special attention now.
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Shelly
Nov 16, 2009 @ 9:46 pm | delete
- What a great proactive lens--very thought provoking indeed. I especially like that you give us positive direction that will be supportive. Tipi was so impressed with your work here that she is featuring it on a lens she did for me and sent me your way (sisters). Impressive intuitive work on your part that will be of benefit to many more than you willl ever be aware of.
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spunkyduckling
Nov 17, 2009 @ 12:23 pm | delete
- Hi Shelly,
Thank you so much for visiting and taking the time to leave a few touching words..I greatly appreciate it. I am humbled that you've found this lens will become a huge benefit to others not forgetting to mention that you like it and that tipi has been so impressed with it. You are absolutely right when you say "more than I will ever be aware of" as I can only imagine the benefit it will bring to others but never truly know...at least its comforting to know that this lens will be worthwhile after all..
I cannot however take all the praise for myself as my inspiration comes from above, my Heavenly Father, so thanks to him, and thanks also to the Squidoo community in the critique forum particularly prosperity66 who encouraged me to channel my passion of how I felt about the topic into more a bit of humor. They do an excellent job the Squidu community and the little changes was very helpful of which others may now hopefully benefit from.
Tipi is a real angel...hope she has asked your permission first on adding my lens to yours...Smile or LOL...and thanks for allowing her to feature my work on one of your lens. It would have been nice though if I could reciprocate my appreciation on your lens. Feel free to contact me through this guest book or my email with the link. I might even find a place for it.
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Tipi
Nov 16, 2009 @ 8:37 am | delete
- Nice getting to know your Spunky. You have made me think differently with this lens. I understand things in another light now, and I thank you for making this very good lens. I wish your brother all the best, and you and the rest of the family. Blessed by an angel!
You are a very good lensmaster my dear. Do you think you might try for Giant Squid?
Best wishes, (Homer wasn't too helpful....lol!:)
Susie
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spunkyduckling
Nov 16, 2009 @ 12:28 pm | delete
- Now well hmm..homer.. what did he tell you? That beer is a temporary solution? LOL An interesting but unhealthful way to a solution I agree. Wow giant squid..well I did get an invite and I did join ning but I'm already overloading with the little that I have..I'll try slowly but surely. ;0 Thanks for stopping by and for sharing generously your comments, and blessings
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SquidooKimberly
Nov 7, 2009 @ 5:42 pm | delete
- I was a Coast Guard brat. My dad never left the country but he was gone for months at a time when I was little. Great tips for people who aren't familiar with the military lifestyle.
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Mickie_G Nov 3, 2009 @ 7:04 pm | delete
- I was an Air Force Brat. I am still proud of that!
Pet Peeves: hmmm. One is the dogs that are left outside all day while their guardians go to work. I wish people would think before they decide to get a pet. Realize that they are like children--they should not be ignored. How do I handle this peeve? I try to be a responsible guardian to my own pet. I also try to go to the fence and talk to the animals who are lonely.
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Light-in-me
Nov 3, 2009 @ 6:00 pm | delete
- This really is a very unique well thought out lens.
Very nice, great job! I learned something I didn't
understand before.
Thank you,
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WordCustard
Nov 2, 2009 @ 2:46 pm | delete
- Very interesting, on a unique topic. I'm glad I stopped by.
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boutiqueshops
Oct 29, 2009 @ 12:09 pm | delete
- Great job ~ lensrolled to Project Valour-IT lens & 5*'s!
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theherbivorehippie
Oct 28, 2009 @ 7:24 pm | delete
- This is a really beautifully done lens! I love the pictures! Everything is so well organized! Very well done!
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kimmanleyort
Oct 24, 2009 @ 12:28 pm | delete
- Fantastic "niche" lens! You've got this Squidoo thing down. 5* Lensrolled to finding you niche lensography.
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Charlene
Oct 24, 2009 @ 8:15 am | delete
- I think what you're doing is wonderful.
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spunkyduckling
Oct 20, 2009 @ 1:43 pm | delete
- I must thank prosperity66 for nominating my lens too. Ironic isn't it? I don't like surprises and her nomination came as a big surprise. I do appreciate it though, especially since it's something she's not accustomed doing. All the more reason why my appreciation is magnified. Thumbs up to you prosperity.
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spunkyduckling
Oct 20, 2009 @ 1:39 pm | in reply to BevsPaper | delete
- Immense thanks to you Bev for your blessings...
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spunkyduckling
Oct 20, 2009 @ 1:37 pm | in reply to SoyCandleLover-Maker | delete
- Thank you so much for twittering and getting the word out.
I'm glad to know I can be give back to the service and that this lens will be appreciated by many. More important than that is the people whom it will help.
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SoyCandleLover-Maker
Oct 20, 2009 @ 10:35 am | delete
- Oh, and twittered as reading, and bookmarking everywhere I can. :D
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SoyCandleLover-Maker
Oct 20, 2009 @ 10:31 am | delete
- Thanks you for your support to all service families, and to the soldiers, themselves. I'm forwarding this to a service mom I know. A lot of similarities that she will appreciate. 5 stars and Fav. :D SoyCandleLover-Maker
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BevsPaper
Oct 20, 2009 @ 9:50 am | delete
- Bless you for your lens, bless your husband for serving our country...officially Angel blessed.
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spunkyduckling
Oct 17, 2009 @ 10:09 pm | delete
- Thank you angels for blessing my lens. It would really be nice if the nations could find peace. The sooner the better too.
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mukunda22
Oct 17, 2009 @ 8:30 pm | delete
- Great lens and thoroughal, too. My wish would be for peace across nations, so your husband and everyone else would not have to go to war.
####Blessed####
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aj2008
Oct 16, 2009 @ 3:27 am | delete
- Very good lens that makes some great points. SquidAngel Blessings for you and if I could bless every Military wife, Mum, partner, family then I would.
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MsSnow4a
Oct 15, 2009 @ 11:14 pm | delete
- Ok Yhis is good. I had a son in the military, he is now out. I am lensrollling this to my "the thoughts and worries of a military mom". Secondly you have been blessed by an angel :)
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kitty222
Oct 15, 2009 @ 3:59 pm | delete
- I can see how a lot of these would be pet peeves for army wives, especially if they have to hear them over and over! I'll 5* this one.
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woodsmith
Oct 15, 2009 @ 3:51 pm | delete
- I'm digging it spunkyduckling...My brother just got back from a navy tour in Iraq.
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spunkyduckling
Oct 15, 2009 @ 12:09 pm | delete
- Thank you Xasper and Hayley. It's always a pleasure to brighten someone's day or to open another eyes. I feel like this is my best work by far.
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hayleylou
Oct 15, 2009 @ 6:57 am | delete
- I enjoyed my visit, great lens, 5 stars. Love the pic in the intro
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Xasper8ing
Oct 14, 2009 @ 12:59 pm | delete
- Great lens! I'm glad you made a lens about this topic - people can be very insensitive, without even realizing it. Keep up the great work!
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It's better than doing this although I know at times you would really like to tell someone to
Now Who or What Annoyed This Guy?
I'm sure at times you feel like doing this too. As one army wife put it "I feel like I could of slapped her for the comment she made"
A Smart Tip!
You may want to bookmark this lens, digg it, email etc. Why? To let others become more aware. It may be a close friend or family or maybe not but once they are referred to this lens they'll get the point saving you both any future grievances. They can send a shout out too. Keep scrolling..
Hello!!
Someone you know right now is probably Praying For You
You can send a prayer request for your husband, son, daughter etc.. that is serving in the military by submitting an online prayer request to this lens.
You can also send someone a praying for you gift by visiting the lens below. Prayers do work.
Do yourself and others a favor with this...Army Wives Pet Peeves Quiz
Give yourself a self assessment test with this
I like to think of this quiz as a sneaky way to let someone get the point about army wives pet peeves. But this lens is also an excellent quiz for military wives and non military wives.
Need a Best Military Quote? Party idea, Homecoming or supportive military gift?
Quotes for army soldiers and their wives. The appropriate quotes can help inspire, motivate, support, cheer up, and they can do lot more like welcome your military son or husband from the army!
Find military homecoming gifts and party ideas for your husband or son in the army.
Ever Heard Of New Math? Check Out These Original Military Gifts
Perfect for your soldier husband or military son in the army
Fun Gifts For Teens And Babies
Send A Shout Out To Someone You Know In The Military Or To A Close Family Member Of Someone Who Works In The Military.
Don't know any one in the military? Stumbled Here By Accident? You can still send a shout out saying you like this lens. Send one to the Author (spunky duckling) if you would like to thank her for this lens by adding it below.
Invite your friends to send you a shout out! If you're a military wife or know someone who is or know of someone who is working in the military send them a shout out and invite your friends to send a shout out too. You can also send shout outs to close family members of someone working in the military e.g. send a shout out to a mother whose son works in the military. And then invite her to see your comments...sure she'll appreciate it.
RULES:
Any shout out that isn't intended for someone in the military, or for a military wife or a close family of someone working in the military will be deleted. Make sure you include in your shout out that the person works in the military and if possible their status, name, if they are deployed and anything else you would like to add. If sending to a close member The more details the better. You can state the relation of the two etc
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byHere's my shout out to someone I know who works in the military!
ImportEyedeas says:
shoutout to Cat and Michael Stratton of Fort Drum NY! thank you for the sacrifices you make every day so that others (including myself!) have the privileges and freedoms this country allow!
Posted November 06, 2009
Wayde says:
Shout out for Carko my cousin who is a corporal in the army. Bless!!
Posted October 24, 2009
spunkyduckling says:
I love you Ricardo. Come home soon little brother. Best of luck in your Special Forces training. Hope they don't advantage you too much.
Posted October 15, 2009
Aloha! Here is my shoutout for a family member I know that has someone working in the military!
spunkyduckling says:
This one is for my mother. Mom I know you're worried about your military son being out there in the jungle but he'll be safe. So don't worry too much will ya! Remember the secret: think positive and it will attract positive
Posted October 15, 2009
Show Your Husband Some Love For The Holidays! Start collecting recipes early!
Collect All Your Recipes In One Place And Cook Up A Storm For Him And Your Family!
Military Home for the Holidays (Recipe Book) by ArmyMomCreations
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We've All Got Pet Peeves
Is there anybody you know who haven't got a pet peeve? Well I'd like to meet that person. LOL. Ha..Ha.. But as far as I know there isn't one person on the face of this earth who doesn't have a pet peeve.
Here are some tweets about pet peeve on twitter
happening right now!
Isn't this a beautiful sight to be proud of?
About the author of this lens who also happens to be the owner
of the lens and pet peeves too. Don't let your pet peeve own you! Cheers! :)
New Cost of the War in Iraq
We know this is a military pet peeve for a lot of people not just army wives!!
Army Wives T Shirts
WHAT IS ON THIS PAGE?
TABLE OF CONTENTS
For future reference it is important that you know this.The following links provided below are what you will find on this page. but there are also links to the top of this page just above the title that will lead you to other pages within the same topic. Do check them out.
- Army Wives Tee Shirts - Home Page
- Army Wives Ladies Petite T-Shirt - things not to say
- Army Wives Ladies Tonal Stripe Tee Shirt - things not to say
- Army Wives Ladies Tank Top (Fitted) - Things not to say
- Ladies Burnout Tee Shirt - Things not to say
- Army Wives Ladies Twofer Sheer (Fitted) Tee Shirt - Things not to say
- Army Wives Ringer T Shirt - Things Not To Say
- Army Wives Ladies Performance micro fiber Top - Things not to say
- Army Wives Ladies Casual Long sleeve shirt (fitted) - Things not to say
- Ladies 3/4 Sleeve Raglan (Fitted) Tops - Army Wives Pet Peeves
- Army Wives Baby Doll Fitted Tee - Things Not To Say
Army Wives Ladies Petite T-Shirt - things not to say
Pet peeves don't know a place nor time. This design comes on the front and back. You can customize by choosing a color t shirt and also by removing either front or back design if you prefer one print.
Army Wives Ladies Tonal Stripe Tee Shirt - things not to say
Army Wives Ladies Tank Top (Fitted) - Things not to say
Purple, pink, white, blue and green are the colors available in this tank top
Ladies Burnout Tee Shirt - Things not to say
For army wives..a burnout is a great way to work out your pet peeve
Army Wives Ladies Twofer Sheer (Fitted) Tee Shirt - Things not to say
Things not to say to army wives
Army Wives Ringer T Shirt - Things Not To Say
Army Wives Ladies Performance micro fiber Top - Things not to say
This ladies tee shirt only comes in one color and neck
Army Wives Ladies Casual Long sleeve shirt (fitted) - Things not to say
Ladies 3/4 Sleeve Raglan (Fitted) Tops - Army Wives Pet Peeves
Army Wives Baby Doll Fitted Tee - Things Not To Say
Have you put your list of army wives pet peeves together yet?
If not then do it quick! In the meantime take the poll..
This poll is the only way I can know you visited this particular page. I haven't been able to keep track of it yet. So take the army wives poll and tweet me if you like.
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Beside army wives pet peeves what is your number one pet peeve?
Join in..let me and others know you were here!
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